Malappuram (Kerala) | IUML, a key constituent of the UDF and a major ally of the Congress in Kerala, on Friday said the public discussions and arguments on who should be the CM candidate of the front was not appropriate.

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader P M A Salam said that it was his party's view that such public discussions on the matter would lead to discontent among the front workers and the general public.

"Not against discussions, but it should not be done publicly. It will harm the mental strength of the workers. It will create discontent among them. The leaders need to keep that in mind," he said.

Currently, the arguments and discussions which are going on are unnecessary, he said.

He said that the IUML knows that the Congress was capable of deciding their leaders and they will do it at the appropriate time.

Salam also said that the League's view has not been sought on who should be the CM candidate.

"The League will accept the Congress' decision on who should be the CM candidate. It will come as the UDF decision," he said.

He also said that the IUML will not be making any demands with regard to the number of ministerial posts or a Deputy CM position. "We will discuss and take a joint decision," he asserted.